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Oct 12 2025HEALTH

How a Pharmacy Program is Tackling Antibiotic Overuse

Antibiotics are becoming less effective due to overuse. This is a big problem worldwide. In places with fewer resources, doctors in primary care often prescribe antibiotics without proper oversight. This leads to unnecessary use. While big hospitals have made progress in using antibiotics wisely, sm

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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

Healthcare Subsidies: The Big Fight Behind the Government Shutdown

The government shutdown is now in its tenth day, and one of the main issues causing the delay is healthcare subsidies. These subsidies, part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), help people pay for their health insurance. They were expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic to help more people afford insura

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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

Why the Nobel Peace Prize Snubbed Trump and Chose a Venezuelan Leader

The Nobel Peace Prize committee made a bold choice this year, and not everyone is happy about it. They picked María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, for her work in fighting for democracy in her country. This decision left some Trump supporters upset, especially after they pushed hard

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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

North Korea's Big Show: New Missile on Display

North Korea put on a big military parade. It showed off a new long-range missile. This happened on Friday night. It was part of celebrations for the 80th birthday of the country's ruling party. Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, watched the parade. He gave a speech. He talked about the bravery

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Oct 11 2025BUSINESS

Tech Giants Take Over U. S. Ads: What's Next for TV?

The U. S. advertising scene has seen a huge shift in the last ten years. Five tech giants now control most of the market. These companies are Meta Platforms, Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet (Google's parent company), and ByteDance (which owns TikTok). Back in the day, these five only had a small part of

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Oct 11 2025BUSINESS

Power Struggle: Can Microsoft Really Go Green by 2030?

Microsoft has set an ambitious target: becoming carbon-negative by 2030. But is this goal achievable? The tech giant's data centers are notorious for their massive energy consumption. This is a big problem, especially in some East Asian countries where clean energy is scarce. The issue is not just

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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

France's Budget Balancing Act: A Prime Minister's Tough Task

In a surprising turn of events, Sébastien Lecornu is back as France's prime minister, just days after stepping down. President Macron made this announcement after a meeting with major political parties, excluding the far-right and far-left. Lecornu's return wasn't expected, as he had publicly stated

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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

A Fresh Look at the Israel-Hamas Peace Deal: What's Next?

Two former U. S. secretaries of state, Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice, recently shared their thoughts on the Israel-Hamas peace deal. They praised President Trump's efforts but also cautioned that the road ahead is uncertain. The deal, signed just days ago, includes Hamas releasing all remain

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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

A Glimpse into the Efforts to Reunite War-Torn Families

Melania Trump recently shared some news about her work to bring back children affected by the Russia-Ukraine war. She mentioned that she has been talking to Russian President Vladimir Putin to help return eight kids to their families. This happened after she set up a direct line of communication wit

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Oct 10 2025CRIME

Tragedy Strikes Tennessee: Explosion Rocks Explosives Plant

A powerful explosion has shaken a small town in Tennessee, leaving a trail of destruction and uncertainty. The incident took place at a facility that makes explosives for various industries, including the military. Authorities have confirmed that lives were lost, but the exact number remains unclear

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